COVID-19 NOTE:
National Audubon has directed CBC compilers to wait until November 15, 2020 to make a decision as to whether they will hold or cancel their count(s). Therefore, any CBC listed below is TENTATIVE until November 15th, at which time participants should check back to see whether it will be held or not.
From National Audubon to CBC compilers, September 21, 2020:
Due to the COVID19 outbreak, this year’s Christmas Bird Count will require a few changes if your count is to take place at all. The two options for Christmas Bird Count compilers are as follows:
Option 1: Run a COVID-19 safe and socially distanced CBC, if local rules allow. [Must wait until November 15 at the earliest to choose this option in order to better understand status of COVID outbreak in your region during the CBC.]
Option 2: If option 1 is not possible, cancel this season’s CBC for your location. [Can choose this option now if you wish.]
If you choose option 1, below are the guidelines that we urge you to follow:
1. Wait until November 15 at the earliest to confirm CBC will take place, if local regulations allow.
2. Cancel all in-person compilation gatherings.
3. Social distancing and/or masking are required at all times in the field.
4. Carpooling may only occur within existing familiar or social “pod” groups.
5. Activities must comply with all current state and municipal COVID-19 guidelines.
If you feel it is not safe to move forward with your CBC and choose option 2, please know that Audubon fully supports your decision to cancel. The safety of our compilers and community scientists will always be our top priority.
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